Cubic boron arsenide, which handles heat ten times better than silicon, could become the new king of semiconductors, especially in electric vehicles. Despite silicon’s ubiquity as a semiconductor material, it has two weaknesses: its lack of accommodation for electrical particles called “holes” and its poor heat capacity. It’s already being replaced in EV semiconductors by the more heat-conducive silicon carbide, despite being less accommodating to holes. Cubic boron arsenide doesn’t have these weaknesses, so it could easily replace both of these materials once scientists learn how to produce it reliably. Read full article here
Economics
Show off that you’re a small company
This article shows that size matters when it comes to choosing products – but it matters in different ways. If your product is low-tech, people will judge it as higher quality if it’s from a small company. If your product is high-tech, people will judge it as higher quality if it’s from a big company. So, when it comes to marketing your product, consider how your company size fits with the type of product you’re offering. Read full article here
Merv
January 23, 2023
